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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($530 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is really different since I expanded by cereals business. Earlier on before receiving the transfer, I was a cereal broker. I did not have enough capital to start my own business. When the transfers came in, I channeled them towards starting my own cereals store. The business is really doing well and I am a happy and grateful woman thanks to GiveDirectly. The proceeds are also enough to meet my family's needs well and I even have extra to save through table banking.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well through giving people the transfer twice. giving people the whole amount could lead to wastage of the transfers.
GiveDirectly should keep up the work they are doing however close follow up should be done to ensure more effectiveness of the transfer.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent KES 30000 of the transfer on buying a cow. I then paid KES 14000 as school fees for my brothers in secondary school. I used KES 12000 to boost my cereals business. I spent the remaining of amount to buy food and other household goods.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I run my own business which I started with the money I got from GD which is not a loan. I can now get profit and now I can pay school fees for my sisters with ease.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got a confirmation message from Safaricom that I had receive KES 55000, I was so happy and say a big thank you.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer from Give Directly, I spent some amount to pay for school fees for my two sisters who are in secondary school whom am supporting after our parents separated. I spent the other portion to start up a cereals business.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have ever faced in my life is struggling to meet my obligations for my siblings and children at the same time. Every school term, I have to pay fees for my children and siblings. This has been a big challenge for my husband and I
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening because this is the time I relax with my family after a day's hard work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am deeply grateful to Givedirectly because of their consideration. Receiving this money means a lot to me because it will enable me to pay fees for my siblings who have been under my care. Over the years,I have been struggling to pay for their education because we come from a humble background.
